A Star Reborn: The Queen’s Return - Chapter 294
Chapter 294: Movie King Rong’s Difficulties
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Lin Yunan felt that her concern was very reasonable.
“They all have their own reasons,” he said. “Firstly, the remuneration they get for being in the show is not low. Actually, Extraordinary Risks is quite well-known among the top tier celebrities. Now, let’s talk about the individuals. Zheng Chenhao is a veteran king with a hardcore style. The female fans who like him are all in their 30s. If he doesn’t get new fans, he will soon become obsolete.”
Xia Ling nodded.
This was one of the difficulties the kings and queens faced. After reaching the summit, they had to maintain their position well. Otherwise, their careers would go downhill if they did not pay enough attention.
Being forgotten after achieving success was worse than never gaining fame.
At the start when she was in Imperial Entertainment, she remembered that Chu Chen said that older people appreciated Zheng Chenhao’s style more. However, Chu Chen also joked that Xia Ling could attract all types of people and could become a classic act in her era in the years to come. As for Zheng Chenhao, if he did not change his style, he would become outdated.
“This is really a problem.” Xia Ling said.
Lin Yunan smiled. “That’s why I don’t recommend that you pair up with him. Among the three male stars, he is not considered the most outstanding one. Compared to Bai Murong, the enchanting king, and Rong Ping, the gentleman, he lacks in competitiveness. Furthermore, you are rising in fame now. No one knows whether his change in style will be successful, so even if he pairs up with you, what will happen in a few years? People will recall this past event and feel that you did not make the best choice because you liked such an outdated man.”
Xia Ling could not help but doubt his overconfidence.
“Every celebrity will become outdated one day,” she said. “For example, Leslie Cheung. Although he has passed away for a long time, he is still a classic today. Hey, the Diva Xia Ling is also a classic.” She did not forget to praise her past life a little.
Lin Yunan said, “Trust me, Zheng Chenhao doesn’t have those two’s potentials.”
“What potential?” Xia Ling was curious.
“Dying young.”
Xia Ling was speechless.
On the other hand, Li Lei’s poor mood was gone as he laughed.
Xia Ling glared at him, and Li Lei quickly covered up his smile. “This is truly an ability… Hahaha.”
Although he laughed, he understood Lin Yunan’s thoughts and explained to Xia Ling. “Do you know what the most fascinating yet heartbreaking thing in the world is? When famous people never grow old. Yes, it is dying young. Leslie Cheung and Xia Ling died during their most splendid years, and the fans will always have their best image in their hearts. They’re very lucky because the fans have not gotten bored of them yet. Due to this, they are still sentimentally attached to the stars so they will live forever in the people’s hearts and become an eternal classic.”
Xia Ling did not really agree with what he said.
Did he mean that she became a classic of her era because she died early?
“There are also a few megastars who lived to old age.” She rebuked indignantly.
“That’s even rarer than a phoenix.” This time, it was Lin Yunan who replied. “Xiao Ling, I hope that you will live a long life and be famous for a lifetime. When you are around seventy years old, I still hope that you can help me earn a lot of profits…”
Li Lei looked at him viciously. “No matter what, you will die first!”
Lin Yunan was speechless.
Xia Ling sighed. Were these two done fighting?
Lin Yunan quietly changed the topic. “In short, I hope that you can be famous for a lifetime and become a classic of your era. After your death, my son’s grandson can continue to reap profits using your name— Why are you glaring at me?” His last few words were directed at Li Lei. “So even if the Li family goes bankrupt, you and your children can still live on her wealth. Double insurance. Do you understand?”
Only then was Li Lei finally speechless. His feelings were very complicated. On one hand, he was pleased that Lin Yunan acknowledged that he and Xiao Ling would grow old together and have children. On another hand, his type of acknowledgment was way too special.
He almost did not know what sort of facial expression he should put on.
Lin Yunan buried his head in his journal and calculated. “Xiao Ling, you were born to be a star. As long as you are careful and work hard, with a little luck, even if you don’t die young, you can surely become a classic of your era when you are old. However, Zheng Chenhao? He is not worthy of you. Now, he is on a downward spiral and soon will be quickly forgotten and abandoned after being famous for a while.”
“Then who do you think I should choose?” Xia Ling asked. “Bai Murong? Rong Ping?”
“Choose Bai Murong.” Li Lei said.
At the same time, Lin Yunan insisted. “My recommendation is Rong Ping.”
Li Lei looked at Lin Yunan unkindly. Why was this manager always at odds with him?!
Lin Yunan ignored him and carried on with his analysis. “Bai Murong? He’s too much of a player. In a year, he had too many love affairs with female celebrities, there are at least four or five of them. He changes his girlfriend as quickly as he changes clothes. Although his female fans are accepting of this and feel that this is symbolic of male charm, this would be hurtful for a female star. If you’re a woman who can only stay with Bai Murong for three months, they will mock you as his ex-girlfriend.”
This was truly not a good reputation. Even Li Lei started to frown slightly.
Lin Yunan jokingly looked at him. “Now, do you still want him to pair with Xiao Ling, Big Boss of Skyart Entertainment?”
I absolutely don’t want to, ok?! Li Lei’s heart was aching. The thing he wanted to do the most now was to deduct Bai Murong’s salary! If Bai Murong weren’t such a player, this season’s Extraordinary Risks would be so safe and perfect! Unfortunately, now, he could only blatantly watch Xiao Ling choose an unfamiliar man who was called, what was it, Rong Ping?
“You better have a good reason why she should choose Rong Ping.” Li Lei gritted his teeth.
“Rong Ping’s motive for joining this show is the same as ours.” Lin Yunan said. “Rong Ping has been a movie king for around ten years and has a clean slate as he was never involved in any love affairs with female celebrities. Now, there is news circulating that he is gay. This gossip tends to be vicious, and he is unhappy about it, so he wants to do something to prove his sexual preference.”
“There’s nothing wrong with being gay.” Xia Ling reasoned. “The industry is so open now, there surely are girls who like gay male idols.”
“Those who can tolerate this sort of pressure are part of the minority.” Lin Yunan sympathized with Rong Ping on this aspect. “Maybe he is receiving an increasing number of love letters from male fans and can’t bear it any longer.”
“Haha.” Xia Ling never thought of that and started laughing. “Alright then. So we are choosing this person who desperately needs to prove that he is heterosexual?”
Lin Yunan replied, “That’s right. Of course, this is only our initial plan, we don’t know if it will work. I need to discuss this with Rong Ping’s producer, Jimmy. In reality, many female stars are interested in this show, and there a large group of people for the producers to pick from. If you can get Rong Ping’s acknowledgment, it will be easier for you to be selected.”
What that meant was, even if she wanted to join this show, the producers might not want her.
Xia Ling was very melancholic. What did that mean? In this life, she was very miserable.